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Understanding 9/11The curious lore of precious stones : being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary
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xiv, 406 pages : 22 cm
Excerpts from history and folklore trace the unusual beliefs and uses of gems since ancient times
Includes bibliographical references
Superstitions and their sources -- On the use of precious and semi-precious stones as talismans and amulets -- On the talismanic use of special stones -- On the use of engraved and carved gems as talismans -- On ominous and luminous stones -- On crystal balls and crystal gazing -- Religious uses of precious stones, pagan, Hebrew, and Christian -- On the high-priest's breastplate -- Birth-stones -- Planetary and astral influences of precious stones -- On the therapeutic use of precious and semi-precious stones
xiv, 406 pages : 22 cm
Excerpts from history and folklore trace the unusual beliefs and uses of gems since ancient times
Includes bibliographical references
Superstitions and their sources -- On the use of precious and semi-precious stones as talismans and amulets -- On the talismanic use of special stones -- On the use of engraved and carved gems as talismans -- On ominous and luminous stones -- On crystal balls and crystal gazing -- Religious uses of precious stones, pagan, Hebrew, and Christian -- On the high-priest's breastplate -- Birth-stones -- Planetary and astral influences of precious stones -- On the therapeutic use of precious and semi-precious stones
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